L-Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea leaves. Theanine can also be synthetically created. We use a naturally derived version. In published studies, Theanine has shown anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects via the induction of alpha brain waves and also improve sleep quality.

Melatonin is perhaps the most researched natural sleep aid and has over 2000 published studies behind it. Produced naturally by your body, it rises in your bloodstream during night time, inducing a natural sleepiness.

Valerian usage dates back to Roman times. A systematic review of fourteen studies on Valerian by Salta S. found that Valerian can help with sleep latency (time to fall asleep) as well as with subjective sleep quality.

Jujube (Zizyphus jujuba spinosa). A popular fruit used in culinary cuisine from Europe to Asia. Numerous research on jujube has shown it can exert a sedative effect on the central nervous system.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum). While reishi is used extensively for immunomodulating support, promising research has shown it can also significantly decreased sleep latency, increased sleeping time, non-REM sleep time and light sleep time in animal studies.

Wulinshen (Xylaria nigripes). Wulinshen is an extremely popular fungus in traditional Chinese medicine, studies published in Chinese language journals have shown the fungi exerts a sedative effect and enhances GABA activity.